Physicians struggling to hold onto independence

For the fifth consecutive year, Medical Economics will reveal its list of obstacles physicians say they face in the coming year and, more importantly, how to overcome them. As we did last year, we asked readers to tell us what challenges they face each day and where they need solutions.

Top Challenge #10: Physicians fed up with ever-changing healthcare insurance market

The full list of challenges-and most importantly, how physicians can overcome them-will be revealed in our December 25^th issue. To get ready, we are teasing each challenge and how it has affected the healthcare industry.  Read on to find out how physicians have been struggling this year to remain independent in the face of value-based care initiatives.

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3. This is how CPC+ is changing physician offices for the better

2. Is your practice’s location financially hurting you?

1.It’s time a real investment is made in primary care